The number of solar power plants shared generation, popularly known as subscription cards, has quadrupled in the last two years in Brazil: it went from 1,9 thousand to 7,7 thousand between the full years of 2021 and 2023.
The data was collected and released exclusively by ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association) at the request of the Canal Solar.
Shared generation is one of the types of DG (distributed generation), having been regulated by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) from the Normative Resolution 687/2015.
The initiative consists of distributing solar energy credits to a large group of consumers.
In addition to the more than 7,7 installed systems, subscription-based solar energy has also accumulated around R$3,33 billion in investments and 218,6 MW of installed power since its regulation.
The modality has also sured the mark of 304 thousand UCs (consumer units) throughout the country and 6,5 thousand jobs created.
Shared generation figures in Brazil since its regulation (in 2015)
In 2023
Last year, 2.870 shared generation plants were installed in the country, with more than R$535 million in investments and a capacity of 126,5 MW between January and December.
The modality was also responsible for supplying more than 13 thousand UCs (consumer units) and for generating more than 3,7 thousand jobs throughout last year, according to data from ABSOLAR.
Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of the association, highlights that the increasing popularization of the different types of solar energy has caused a positive multiplier effect on Brazilian society. This advancement also opens up opportunities for professionals who want to learn how to work in advanced DG solar power plant projects, an expanding area that demands technical knowledge and innovative strategies.
According to him, such growth – in addition to strengthening sustainability – helps “relieve family budgets and increase the competitiveness of Brazilian productive sectors, crucial factors for boosting the national economy”.
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